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People living along the old highway between Chhuzom and Damchu-Haa bypass junction in Paro’s Dokar Gewog are delighted with the ongoing road widening project. Initiated by Project DANTAK in June last year, the widening work along the old highway is expected to be completed by early 2027. As the development progresses smoothly, locals remain hopeful of improved livelihoods and better...

As the country embraces digital payments, the financial sector is evolving gradually. According to the Central Bank’s quarterly payment system report, the last quarter of last year saw a sharp rise in QR code transactions, while traditional banking methods continued to decline. According to the report, QR code transactions surged by almost 22 per cent, reaching nearly 33 million transactions...

Four gewogs and 20 chiwogs of Zhemgang will come together to put forward their best locally produced organic foods and products during the inaugural Manas Winter Festival, which will take place this weekend at Panbang. The festival is a tribute to His Majesty The King’s birthday. Panbang is located within the Royal Manas National Park and spreads across three districts,...

Bhutan’s trade with India and Bangladesh will now be more efficient, cost-effective and streamlined. Industry, Commerce & Employment Minister and Indian Union Minster for Ports, Shipping & Waterways launched the Inland Water Transport Terminal at Jogighopa in Assam yesterday.  The Inland Water Transport Terminal is located 91 kilometres from Gelephu. It will facilitate Bhutanese exporters to send agricultural products, boulders,...